Beacon Economics

New U.S. & California Outlook

Despite the negative hype, the U.S. and California economies are picking up steam. Visit Beaconomics, Beacon Economics' latest outlook for the state and nation to find out where the recovery is headed.

Just Released! Regional Forecasts

The economies of Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, the Inland Empire and other regions across California are slowly recovering. View new forecasts and data at the Regional Outlook.

California Export Growth Outpaces Nation

Much of the momentum behind California's economic recovery can be traced to its booming export trade. See coverage of Beacon Economics' California Trade Report in the Los Angeles Times.

Confidence In Job Market Growing

California's labor force is growing as the state adds jobs and the unemployment rate slowly falls. See the latest statistics at The Beacon Employment Report and read recent coverage in the San Jose Mercury News.

Economic Forecast Conference Webcast

Watch the webcast of Beacon's latest economic forecast event covering the U.S, California, and Inland Empire economies.

February 9th - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg presents a new outlook for the U.S. economy and the financial services industry at a meeting of City National Bank. New York, New York.

February 9th - Beacon Economics' Director of Regional Research Brad Kemp delivers a new state and regional forecast at the IWV Economic Outlook Conference and Business Expo hosted by the Ridgecrest Chamber of Commerce. Ridgecrest, California

February 16th - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg presents a new national and California forecast to a meeting of the Urban Land Institute. Los Angeles, California.

February 24th - Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg delivers his latest California and Sacramento regional outlook at the Rancho Cordova Chamber of Commerce's Business Outlook and Economic Forecast 2012. Rancho Cordova, California.

U.S. Economy Picking Up Speed?

Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg discusses why the nation's economic recovery is in better shape than many are claiming, and what he sees coming down the pike in 2012 in terms of employment, housing, consumer spending, and more. Watch the full interview on Fox Business News.

Time To Buy A Home?

Beacon Economics Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg thinks it's a great time to buy a home. Pointing to a host of positive indicators, he told a gathering of real estate insiders that the time to buy is ripe but not to expect price appreciation this year... or next. Read full coverage in the Orange County Register.

Construction Industry Beginning Recovery

Beacon Economics' Economist Benjamin Wright says the hard hit construction industry is finally starting to push towards the light in the Inland Empire. In his new op-ed, he writes that remodeling represents a significant part of the recent construction activity with the value of remodeling and alteration projects increasing 20% in the region since 2009. Read the full article in the San Bernardino Sun.

No Nonsense Economics!

No Nonsense Economics is here! Beacon Economics is pleased to announce it's new web feature - No Nonsense Economics: Economic Insights Without the Hype. Here, you will find fresh, regularly updated commentary from Beacon Economics' Founding Partner Christopher Thornberg and other authors on major developments affecting the economy. We hope our insights will help you understand the up, down, and sideway movement of the economy, and cut through the noise of the 24-hour news cycle. Visit today and sign up to receive updates whenever a new article is posted.